Artwork
Pancham Ragini
Pancham Ragini is a paint painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Pancham Ragini is a painting executed in opaque watercolor on paper, depicting a lively scene in a courtyard with multiple figures.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates the musical mode Pancham Ragini, showing a prince and a lady accompanied by dancers and musicians. A woman holds a baby, while another plays a stringed instrument, suggesting a celebratory or festive atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by bright, vibrant colors, with red and orange dominating the palette. The composition conveys a sense of movement and energy, with figures interacting in a dynamic scene.
History & Provenance
The painting was acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1954 from Maggs Bros. for £150.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
